There are many options here. I think it makes sense to download one or more of the free software packages and see how they "play," then look at the demo version of Geometer's Sketchpad for comparison and decide whether or not it's worth the investment for your family. Personally, I am quite smitten with Sketchpad and highly recommend it.
C.a.R.
Cinderella
DG Dynamic Geometry (for PC only)
GeoGebra
Geometer's Sketchpad
The free demo version available online is
If you are a teacher or homeschooling parent, it seems that you could download the demo and use it for 60 days to decide whether you wish to purchase the software. The student edition is available for $39.95. If your child's school has a site license, you can get the student edition for $29.95. Here's the link:
There is a vast array of videos, lessons, and many other resources online for GSP. Here are a few:
Dynamic Manipulation and Mathematical Learning - The Geometer's Sketchpad Resource Center
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